"So your grandfather was injured in that Sky Guard War."
After listening to Du Yuemian's account, Ye Ming couldn't help but feel curious. What was the truth behind that battle all those years ago?
There were simply too many mysteries involved.
"Mhm! That's right!" Du Yuemian nodded, her expression grave. "Back then, to fight for the Enlightenment Bodhi Tree, Wu Huang realm powerhouses like my grandfather joined different Wu Shen factions to fight together." She sighed, "But in the end, the Wu Shen my grandfather joined, perished."
"What about the other Wu Shen?" Ye Ming continued to ask.
"According to my grandfather, aside from another Wu Shen who perished, the remaining Wu Shen were all seriously injured." Du Yuemian relayed her grandfather's speculation, "But my grandfather said that even if the other Wu Shen survived, they wouldn't last long. So, it's unknown how many of the Wu Shen who participated in that battle are still alive today."
Hiss!
Hearing Du Yuemian's grandfather's deduction, Ye Ming couldn't help but gasp.
If what Du Guidiao speculated was true, then most of the Wu Shen who fought back then would be dead by now. In that case, who ultimately obtained the Enlightenment Bodhi Tree...
No! That's not right!
Ye Ming seemed to have noticed a detail and quickly asked Du Yuemian, "Did your grandfather personally see the Enlightenment Bodhi Tree?"
"Ah! This..."
Ye Ming's question made Du Yuemian pause. She then pondered for a moment, and suddenly her eyes widened in shock. "Grandfather never mentioned whether the Enlightenment Bodhi Tree existed or not!"
Did he not mention it, or did he not know?
If it was the former, it was nothing.
But if Du Guidiao also didn't know if the Enlightenment Bodhi Tree existed, then why did so many Wu Shen fight over it back then?
"Could it be that Du Guidiao, as a Wu Huang, wasn't privy to certain secrets?" Ye Ming pondered inwardly. "It seems that to understand the truth of the Sky Guard battle, I'll have to ask Du Guidiao in person."
Of course, Ye Ming was merely curious. As long as these matters didn't affect his plans, Ye Ming wouldn't interfere too much.
"Young Master, what do you mean?"
As Du Yuemian considered the strange aspects of that battle, her brow furrowed, unable to find an explanation.
"It seems I'll have to go back to your Du family with you." In the end, Ye Ming decided to go himself.
The lingering curiosity made him very interested in the Sky Guard battle of that year.
"Wh-what, Young Master wants to go back with me?" Du Yuemian suspected she had misheard.
According to her initial guess, Ye Ming would likely send an Shadow God Guard with her back to the Du family.
Although her grandfather's injuries were severe, after witnessing the terrifying methods of Dorisa and the others, she wasn't worried that Ye Ming's subordinate wouldn't be able to cure her grandfather.
Therefore, she was so shocked to hear that Ye Ming would personally intervene.
Seeing Du Yuemian's disbelieving expression, Ye Ming chuckled, "What, you don't want me to?"
"I..."
Du Yuemian was speechless for a moment, not knowing what to say.
"Alright, I'll go back to the Du family with you tomorrow. It's decided." Before Du Yuemian could respond, Ye Ming made the decision for her.
"Oh! Okay!"
Looking at the somewhat dazed and cute Du Yuemian, Ye Ming suddenly felt like playing a prank. But recalling what had happened before, he decisively dismissed the idea.
If Du Yuemian were to lose herself again, it wouldn't be a laughing matter.
"Mhm! Go pick a room for yourself. You'll stay here tonight."
After speaking, Ye Ming walked directly towards the kitchen. It seemed it was almost lunchtime.
...
The Zhong family in the provincial capital.
After the auction, Zhong Wuhen took Zhong Fengya back to the Zhong family.
However, upon their return, Zhong Wuhen's temperament underwent a drastic change. The usually calm and generous man became somewhat dark and narrow-minded.
Outside his room at this moment, two beautiful women with disheveled clothing ran out. Tears streaked their faces.
Beneath their coverings, there were also unmentionable injuries.
"What's wrong with you two?"
At this moment, a beautiful woman walked towards them. Seeing their disheveled clothes and haggard faces, she quickly asked.
"Greetings, Madam!"
"Greetings, Madam!"
Seeing the beautiful woman, the two women quickly saluted.
The person before them was none other than the current wife of the Zhong family head—Li Zhirou.
"What happened!" Li Zhirou asked gently.
"This... it's... nothing!"
"Yes... nothing!"
The two women stammered, clearly trying to conceal something?
"I'll ask one last time, what exactly happened?" Li Zhirou's tone turned a bit colder.
Although she was usually gentle and kind, if this Madam Zhong got angry, the entire Zhong family would tremble.
"I... I... *sob*!"
"Wuwuwu!"
Seeing Li Zhirou's sudden change in tone, the two women were startled and knelt down. All their pent-up grievances finally broke through.
"You... you!"
Seeing them burst into tears, Li Zhirou clearly realized something.
"Tell me the whole story carefully! I will uphold justice for you." Her tone softened, no longer pressuring the two women.
"M-Madam, it's like this. Young Master Zhong called us this morning..."
Then, through the women's narration, Li Zhirou understood the whole story.
Simply put, Zhong Wuhen was too angry this morning, and the two of them became his punching bags. However, the way he vented his anger was rather rough, making it unbearable for them.
But no matter how much they begged for mercy, Zhong Wuhen didn't let them go, and even became more intense. That's why they were in such a sorry state.
"How could Wuhen do such a thing?"
Li Zhirou found it hard to believe that her son would do such a thing. But with the evidence before her, she had no choice but to believe it.
"Someone!"
"Madam, what are your orders?"
A steward of the Zhong family came before Li Zhirou.
"Take them both to the hospital." Li Zhirou specifically instructed, "Have them thoroughly checked. It wouldn't be good if there were any lingering issues."
"Yes!"
Being a steward in the Zhong family, he naturally understood the meaning of Li Zhirou's words.
Not everyone was qualified to possess the Zhong family's lineage.
After the steward took the two women away, Li Zhirou went to Zhong Wuhen's room. Just as she was about to knock, a frantic roar came from inside.
"Failed, why did even he fail!"
Zhong Wuhen clenched his phone, his eyes bloodshot.
"Useless trash! All of you are useless trash!"
Bang!
Zhong Wuhen crushed the phone in his hand, countless sparks flashing in his palm. Even so, his rage could not be extinguished.
Then, the sound of more things shattering echoed through the air.
But just as Zhong Wuhen was venting his frustration, his door suddenly opened.
"You have greatly disappointed me!"